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How PACS has Reinvented Radiology
Dear readers, Probably the most significant sole factor in the transformation of the way radiology services are provided today was catalysed by the launch of PACS systems across the globe. Aside from glowing references about the technology itself, and how it has revolutionised healthcare services, what has been the practical impact of PACS on the...
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Workshop on the Art of Leadership, Gstaad, Switzerland, Jan. 4 - 6, 2007
MIR, the sub-committee of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on management, are pleased to announce the success of their recently-held 13th Annual Workshop (Jan 4 – 6, 2007, Gstaad, Switzerland), on the theme of ”The Art of Leadership: Managing Priorities and Stress in Yourself and Those you Lead”. Said Prof. Georg Bongartz, outgoing Chair, “MIR...
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IHE
Next Connectathon: April 15 - 20, 2007 Berlin, Germany IHE is an initiative by healthcare professionals and industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information. IHE promotes the coordinated use of established standards such as DICOM and HL7 to address specific clinical needs in support of optimal patient care....
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EuroPACS
This year’s annual edition will include between 400 - 600 delegates from different countries. The conference programme will offer information on the latest and most significant developments in clinical practice, research and education within digital radiology, including: • PACS Planning and Purchasing Strategies • PACS Evaluation and Economical...
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Coverage of Corporate News and Updates
Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Acquires EndoTex Interventional Boston Scientific Corporation has acquired EndoTex Interventional Systems. The acquisition follows the FDA approval of the NexStent Carotid Stent System, which was studied in the CABERNET trial along with the Boston Scientific FilterWire EZ Embolic Protection System. Terms...
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National PACS Programme in Estonia - Results and Successes
Authors Andrus Aavik Head of Biomedical Department Tartu University Hospital Tartu, Estonia [email protected] Tõnis Allik Head of Management Board North Estonia Medical Centre Tallinn, Estonia [email protected] Sergei Nazarenko Head of Diagnostic Division North Estonia Medical...
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Key Elements of a Successful PACS Implementation -The Experience in England
Author Dr Laurence Sutton National Clinical Lead for PACS (North East) England Consultant Radiologist Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust West Yorkshire, UK [email protected] In October 2003, the government in England established a national IT programme for the National Health Service (NHS),...
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Digital Mammography
ECRI is a totally independent non-profit research agency designated as a Collaborating Centre of the World Health Organization (WHO). Such organisations are appointed to contribute to WHO’s public health mission by providing specialised knowledge, expertise, and support in the health field to the WHO and its member nations. ECRI is widely recognised...
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MR Research in Sweden - Late-enhancement Cardiac MRI Detects Past Infarctions
Author Prof. Hakan Ahlstrom Head of Department Department of Radiology Uppsala University Hospital Uppsala, Sweden [email protected] Uppsala University Hospital is a research hospital. Advanced clinical research is performed in close cooperation with Uppsala University’s Medical Faculty, which gives...
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Interventional Radiology in Sweden - Increasing Cooperation for Better Healthcare
Author Prof. Lars Lönn Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gøteborg, Sweden [email protected] The three years residency in cardiology and one year residency in anaesthesiology that I completed during my medical training were essential ingredients for the clinical...
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